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DGB SAYS GOVERNMENT EXCLUDES SOCIAL PARTNERS FROM KEY REFORMS
Yasmin Fahimi, the chairwoman of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), confronted the federal government, accusing it of…
US Iran Talks Expected To Continue Says Political Expert
According to Jürgen Hardt, an external affairs expert for the CDU parliamentary group, further talks are anticipated between…
SPD Slams CDU Merkel Says Pension Must Remain Solid Guarantee
Dirk Wiese, the parliamentary head of the SPD parliamentary group, contradicted Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) during an interview…
German Cannabis Legalization Not Easing Police Work Says BKA Chief
According to Holger Münch, president of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the partial legalization of cannabis in…
Germany Maintains Diplomatic Ties with Iran Says Foreign Office
According to the federal government, diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran remain intact. A spokesperson for the Federal…
Iran Conflict Expected to Keep Electricity And Gas Prices High Says Eon
Filip Thon, the head of Eon Energy Germany responsible for the company’s domestic distribution business, stated that the…
Vance Says US Talks With Iran Yield No Deal Over Nuclear Ambitions
Vice President JD Vance reported that discussions with Iran in Pakistan did not result in any agreement. Speaking…
Finance Ministry Slams Rich Says No Additional Revenue From Energy Hike
The Federal Ministry of Finance anticipates receiving smaller revenue from the value-added tax than the Federal Ministry for…
Pension at Seventy Unlikely Expert Says Retirement Age Increases Premature
Renten economist Axel Börsch-Supan argues that raising the retirement age to 70 years is unnecessary. Speaking to “Welt…
Höne Says He Sees No Role for Lindner in Liberal Leadership Race
Henning Höne, the state leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in North Rhine‑Westphalia and a candidate for the national…
LinkedIn Says Users Should Skip “AI Junk” as CEO Warns of Social Media AI Risks
LinkedIn’s chief, Ryan Roslansky, has warned about the pitfalls of AI‑generated content on social networks. “Just pressing a button…
German Industry Still Thrives Despite Deep Structural Break Study Says
The German industry is experiencing a deep structural shift, but this does not amount to deindustrialisation. Three studies…
Merz Says Germany Unfit to Defend Its Interests in Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said on Wednesday that Germany is not currently “defence‑capable”. He told a parliamentary…
Röttgen Says Iran Now More Credible Than Trump After Postponed Ultimatum
Following Trump’s postponed ultimatum to Iran, CDU foreign‑affairs expert Norbert Röttgen criticized the U.S. president. When asked who he…
Siemens CFO Ralf Thomas Says AI Won’t Threaten Company’s Business Model
The departing chief financial officer of Siemens’ industrial software division, Ralf Thomas, says the company’s business model is…
Trump Denies Iranian War Failures Says He Was Ahead of Schedule by Weeks
Donald Trump refuted a media report that the United States’ objectives in the Iran conflict had not been…
Bundeswehr Procurement Chief Says Germany’s Push to Cut US Defense Ties Is Too Fast
Annette Lehnigk‑Emden, the chief procurement officer of the German armed forces, says the country has moved too quickly in…
Germany Says Iran Regime Change Unlikely Just Three Weeks After Israel‑Hamas War
The German federal government says a regime change in Iran is unlikely within roughly three weeks of the…
German LGBTQ Advocate Sophie Koch Defends Self‑Determination Law Says It Was Right and Helpful
The federal government’s queer commissioner, Sophie Koch (SPD), says there is no need to amend the Self‑Determination Act. Referring…
German Poultry Union Says Egg Market Is Tight Yet Assures Easter Supply Will Remain Safe
The Central Association of German Poultry Farming (ZDG) says that the market supply of eggs is currently tight,…
Ricarda Lang Says Özdemir’s Win Stems from Staying Distanced from the Greens
Former Green party chair Ricarda Lang said that Cem Özdemir’s victory in Baden‑Württemberg can be attributed largely to…
Trump Says Iran War Nearly Over
President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could soon end. “I think the war…
Forsa Chief Manfred Güllner Says No New Green Wing Clash After Özdemir’s State‑Election Victory in Baden‑Württemberg
Forsa chief Manfred Güllner says that, following the election victory of Greens’ top candidate Cem Özdemir in Baden‑Württemberg, a fresh…
US Trade Expert Says Iran War Is Not a Threat to Global Economy
Adam Posen, a U.S. trade expert and president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC,…
EU Commissioner Says Iran Conflict Does Not Trigger New Refugee Wave to Europe
The EU Commission has rejected worries that a flare‑up in the Iran conflict could soon spark a fresh…
Left Party Says Costs of Basic Income Reform Exceed Expected Savings
The Left party sharply criticized the federal government’s proposal to reform the citizens’ income system. Social policy spokesperson…
German Defense Chair Says German Navy Could Operate in Gulf of Hormuz
Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), said that it is conceivable for the German Navy…
Merk Says US Respects Germany After White House Visit
After his visit to the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) appeared pleased. “The United States respect Germany”…
Prosor Says No Plan Exists for Iran After Potential Regime Change
Israel’s ambassador, Ron Prosor, says there is no ready plan for the period after a potential overthrow of the…
Trump Says New Iranian Leadership Ready to Talk After Khamenei’s Death
After the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, U.S. President Donald Trump said the new Iranian leadership was signaling…
German Minister Katherina Reiche Says Heat Pump Subsidy Likely to Continue After 2029
Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche of the CDU, made it clear that state subsidies for heat pumps will not…
Reiche Says State Subsidies for Heat Pumps Will Continue Beyond 2029
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) made it clear that state funding for heat pumps will not be abandoned…
Ex-Federal Constitutional Judge Huber Says Thuringia Could Ban AfD
Peter M. Huber, a former judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, says that banning the AfD in Thuringia could be…
Merz to Offer Balanced China Partnership Says German Chancellor
Before leaving for China, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) announced that he wants to offer the country a balanced…
Over 2 Million Germans Still Offline in 2025 Says Destatis
In 2025, about three percent of people aged 16 to 74 in Germany had never used the Internet,…
German Majority Says Raising Children Has Become Unaffordable
A majority of Germans now regard children as becoming increasingly unaffordable for financial reasons. In a recent Insa…
Klingbeil Says US Trade War Continues Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) does not expect the Supreme Court’s customs ruling to permanently ease the trade dispute…
Laschet Says No Grudge Over Söder’s Aschermittwoch Joke About Pistorius
Former CDU leader and former chancellor candidate Armin Laschet says he holds no ill‑will over the Ash Wednesday joke…
Hardt Says New Ukrainian Refugee Wave Possible From Ongoing Russian Attacks
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Jürgen Hardt, acknowledged the possibility of a new wave of…
Ifo CEO Says Income Tax Relief Only Realistic With Spending Cuts, Fuest Criticizes Linnemann’s Plan
The president of the Munich Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, thinks that the Federal Government’s proposal to ease the…
Germany Defence Minister Pistorius Says Ukrainian Front is Stuck
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD, says the Ukrainian front line is “stuck”. Speaking on…
Germany’s Transatlantic Coordinator Says German Troops Could Help Ensure Ukraine’s Security
Metin Hakverdi, Germany’s transatlantic policy coordinator, said he does not rule out a possible deployment of German troops…
AI Set to Shift and Shrink Jobs in Industrial Nations Says Oxford Economist Carl Benedikt Frey
According to economist Carl Benedikt Frey, artificial intelligence will likely cause job losses in industrialized countries. In an interview…
State Stake Paves Faster Grid Expansion, Tennet CEO Meyerjurgen Says
Tim Meyerjürgens, the chief executive of Tennet Germany, underscored the advantages of the announced government entry into the company. “If…
German Thinktank Leader Says Europe Will Need a Decade to Become Military Independent from the US
Jana Puglierin, head of the Berlin office of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says Germany and the…
Transport Minister Snieder Says Military Aid Unnecessary for German Rail Winter Service
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) says that the German army’s help with Deutsche Bahn’s winter operations is unnecessary.…
German Premier Says Preparations Advance for United States Mid Range Missiles in Germany
According to Rhineland‑Palatinate’s minister‑president, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), the state is preparing to host U.S. intermediate‑range missiles. He told the…
Majority of Germans Want to Keep Phone-Based Sick Notes, Forsa Says
According to a poll carried out by the opinion‑research institute Forsa, German citizens, despite criticism from Chancellor Friedrich…
German Companies Unprepared for Conflict Despite Strong Cyber Defences Institute Says
The Institute of German Economic Research (IW) warns that businesses in Germany may not be adequately prepared for…
Laschet Says Debate Over European Nuclear Shield Is Premature
Armin Laschet, the CDU member who chairs the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, believes that a discussion on a…
Trump Was Right Spahn Says on Greenland
A leading German conservative politician is raising concerns that the ongoing debate surrounding Greenland’s potential sale is obscuring…
Soldiers in Greenland Deployment Coincidence Pistorius Says
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has downplayed the timing of a recent deployment of German soldiers to Greenland,…
Haseloff Exit Timed Right Says Key CDU Figure
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Saxony-Anhalt is facing scrutiny following a swift leadership transition announced this week,…
Soldiers in Ukraine Possible Says Laschet
The possibility of deploying German troops to Ukraine is gaining traction within conservative circles, with prominent CDU foreign…
Lindner Says No To Politics Return
The former FDP leader and erstwhile German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, has emphatically ruled out a return to…
Ukraine Peace Deal Unlikely Says German Politician
A senior figure within Germany’s largest center-right opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has cast significant doubt on…
Germany Needs More Work Reich Says
Germany’s flagging economy is prompting calls for a radical overhaul of the nation’s economic policies, spearheaded by Economics…
Merz’s Messaging Flops Rhetoric Expert Says
The communication strategy of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is facing a…
Europe Needs Bold Reform Gabriel Says
A stark warning has been issued by former German Foreign Minister and current Chairman of the Atlantikbrücke, Sigmar…
Care Reform Proposals Fall Short Verdi Says
The service sector trade union Verdi has expressed profound disappointment with the concluding report of the Federal-State Working…
Croatia Key to EU Expansion Merz Says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has underscored Croatia’s crucial role in the ongoing negotiations…
DHL Says Postage Hike Falls Short
The logistics giant DHL has signaled a growing concern over the sustainability of Germany’s universal postal service, alleging…
Brussels Decision-Making Too Slow Bundesbank Chief Says
The President of the Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, has issued a stark critique of the European Union and Eurozone’s…
Greens Need Reality Check Nouripour Says
The Green Party faces mounting internal pressure to recalibrate its focus and demonstrate a stronger connection to the…
Coalition Image Needs Fix Says Mayor
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has voiced growing concerns regarding the public…
Discrimination Claims Need More Time Advocate Says
The Federal Anti-Discrimination Bureau’s Director, Ferda Ataman, is calling for a significant overhaul of Germany’s legal framework regarding…
Germany Says Blackout Unlikely
German grid stability chief Klaus Müller has asserted that a nationwide power outage akin to the Iberian Peninsula’s…
West Balkans Integral to Europe Minister Says
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has underscored the inextricable link between the Western Balkan nations and the European…
Hospitals Need Funding Fix AOK Says
The nation’s AOK health insurance providers are signaling continued concerns regarding the financing structure for hospitals, urging a…
Germany Needs Defense Plan Says Official
Germany’s parliamentary commissioner for the military, Henning Otte (CDU), is urging a comprehensive and coordinated government response to…
Ronaldo Says Farewell to 2026 World Cup
The announcement from Cristiano Ronaldo, widely considered the most prolific goalscorer in international football, marks a significant moment…
Handcraft Inheritances Safe SPD Says
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pushing for a significant overhaul of Germany’s inheritance tax system, targeting loopholes…
Mandatory Military Service Needed Says Ex-General
A prominent voice within Germany’s military establishment is reigniting the debate surrounding mandatory national service, challenging the current…
No Reform Linked to Homelessness SPD Says
The German government’s planned overhaul of unemployment benefits, known as Bürgergeld, is facing renewed scrutiny over concerns it…
Reunification Efforts Worth It Says Official
The Bundestag’s Commissioner for Victims of the SED (Socialist Unity Party of Germany), Evelyn Zupke, has expressed profound…
East Germany Gains Ground Economist Says
Following 35 years of German reunification, a leading Düsseldorf-based economist is highlighting the emerging strengths of eastern Germany…
East Germans Need Renewed Pride Schulze Says
A leading figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for increased self-assurance among citizens of eastern…
Merkel Says No More Huge Books
Following the release of her highly anticipated autobiography, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated she does not…
Renewables Growth Should Continue SPD Says
The findings of a recent monitoring report on Germany’s energy transition have sparked debate among political factions, with…
Trade System Resilient Says WTODirectorGeneral
Despite ongoing shifts, the rules-based global trading system remains robust, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi…
Wealthy to Fund Tax Cuts Says SPD Leader
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Matthias Miersch, has signaled a potential shift in…
German MP Says Female Presidential Candidate Not Guaranteed
Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has indicated that the party has not yet…
Germany Needs Innovation Boost Says Top Economist
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Ifo, has cautioned that the country is not fostering innovation at a…
Ukraine Peace Talks Unlikely Soon German Minister Says
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has tempered expectations regarding imminent peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia following a…
Kermani Says US No Longer Europe’s Protector
Award-winning author Navid Kermani has asserted that the United States no longer functions as a protective ally for…
SPD Needs Fresh Ideas Says State Leader
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer is urging his Social Democratic Party (SPD) to revitalize its approach and reconnect with…
Expert Says Report Could Fuel AfD Ban Bid
A legal expert has assessed the recent report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, regarding the Alternative…
Ukraine Security Pledges Don’t Need Russia’s Approval Expert Says
Security expert Nico Lange has voiced critical perspectives on current discussions surrounding security guarantees for Ukraine, coinciding with…
Coalition Deal Must Hold Says Minister Amid Tax Debate
A debate regarding potential tax increases for high-income earners and wealthy individuals is unfolding within the German federal…
Greens Struggle to Become Major Party Pollster Says
Recent polling data suggests the German Green Party faces significant challenges in expanding its electoral base, according to…
Ukraine War Likely To Drag On Says Rheinmetall Chief
The CEO of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, expressed skepticism regarding a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, particularly…
Aid Flow to Gaza Still Far Too Little UN Says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has publicly disputed statements made by Thorsten…
Power Grid Expansion No Freileitungen Says Minister
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies, has strongly opposed a shift away from underground cables towards overhead power lines…
Seniors Should Serve Nation Expert Says
A leading German sociologist is advocating for a revised approach to societal responsibility, suggesting a social service obligation…
Cross Border Ties Key Says Premier
The Rhineland-Palatinate state government has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-border collaboration with France, emphasizing the vital role it…
Germany Key NATO Ally Rutte Says
Germany’s pivotal role within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was underscored during a commemoration marking the nation’s…
Germany Ticket Tie to Inflation Insufficient Says Minister
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister Oliver Krischer (Greens) has expressed reservations regarding proposals from Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
Germany’s Debt Manageable Says Economist
Financial Advisor Assesses Germany’s Debt Capacity Jens Südekum, an economics professor and advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil,…
Heat Action Needed in Cities Says Minister
Federal Minister for Construction Verena Hubertz (SPD) is calling for intensified efforts to combat the effects of high…
A Traffic Jam Holiday in Austria? No Problem, Says Chancellor Stocker!
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker has downplayed concerns over massive summer traffic jams on the country’s roads, particularly on…